U.S. Work Visa

L-1 Visa

How We Help

Transfer your top global talent. Open new U.S. offices. We streamline the transfer process so executives and specialists can hit the ground running.

L1 Visa Background

The L-1 is a work visa that allows multinational companies to transfer key employees from foreign offices to the U.S.

We help People teams remove compliance risk and accelerate global talent mobility.

VISA DURATION
3-Year Initial Term
An initial 3-year term, extendable in 2-year increments up to 5 years (L-1B) or 7 years (L-1A).
FAMILY VISAS
L-2 Visas
Spouses and children can get L-2 visas, with spouses eligible to work in the U.S.
PORTABILITY
Transfer Limited
L-1 visa transfers are limited to only between related U.S. entities. L-1 visa holders require a new petition to work for an unrelated employer.
INTENT
Dual Intent Allowed
L-1 holders can pursue a green card application while maintaining L-1 status.

L-1 Eligibility

Qualifying company relationship, one year of prior foreign employment, executive/managerial or specialized knowledge role, active U.S. office (or new office setup plan), and temporary intent.

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Qualifying Company
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One Year Employment
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Executive, Manager, or Specialized Knowledge
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Active U.S. Office

L-1 Pricing

Trusted by

As seen in: AdaptiveSecurity, Wordware, Micro1, Trustwell

Ellis Processing

3 Weeks

Ellis Fee

$10,000

Fees Include

Overnight shipping (petition and notice), degree equivalency and translation (if necessary), consulate interview practice with former consulate officer, RFE response (if necessary)

l1 Timeline

Assessment

7 days

Document Collection

7 days

Petition Prep

5 days

Final Review

2 days

Analyze corporate structure, verify qualifying relationship, and assess employee's role eligibility.

7 days

Why choose Ellis?

Approach

Relocating executives and key staff is business critical. Ellis provides a streamlined L-1 process that keeps leadership and HR teams aligned with clear timelines, rather than the patchy updates and manual tracking common at legacy firms.

  • Dedicated Attorney
  • AI-driven accuracy
  • Live Dashboard
  • Empathetic Comms
Legacy Firms
  • High Paralegal Ratios
  • Manual Tracking
  • Opaque Pricing
  • Slow Replies

L-1 Visa FAQ

To sponsor an L-1 visa, the employer must have a qualifying relationship with a foreign entity, such as a parent company, subsidiary, branch, or affiliate. The U.S. company and the foreign company must be actively doing business, and the employee must be transferring to the U.S. to work in an executive, managerial, or specialized knowledge role.

Testimonials

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TESTIMONIAL
SEAN MCDERMOTT
Ellis is an exceptional immigration partner, delivering fast and knowledgeable service. Their platform makes the process easier than anything I've experienced in over a decade and a half of hiring international candidates to tech companies.
SEAN MCDERMOTT
Chief People Officer, Adaptive Security
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TESTIMONIAL
DAVID GULLEY
From start to finish, Ellis kept us informed and confident, tailoring their approach to our company's specific needs with remarkable attention to detail and results. Their unwavering commitment to client success truly sets them apart in an industry too often marred by complexity.
DAVID GULLEY
HEAD OF GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCES, TRUSTWELL
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TESTIMONIAL
Filip Kozera
Ellis turned immigration into a competitive advantage for us. Being able to say "we've got your visa covered" helped us close top candidates we otherwise might have lost.
Filip Kozera
FOUNDER & CEO, WORDWARE

U.S. Immigration Solved

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